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Thanks for letter and information requested. Is prepared to take his brother's place on the County Council.

Mr Owen Jones is the most suited to adjudicate on the essays, and the subject chosen is very suitable. Would much like to write a biography of Thomas Charles, Bala, but has no leisure time. The death of Dr Thomas.

Thanks for condolences of the Flintshire County Council on the death of writer's eldest son, who was able to attend the Council only once.

As J. H. Roberts and E. K. Muspratt have declined to stand for the Flintshire Boroughs, the field is clear for John Herbert Lewis. The Tories are likely to put up a candidate. Mr Pennant ought to be given a safer seat by the Tories. Public meetings should be held in each of the Boroughs. Had hoped to hear 'something definite' of the North Wales Liberal Federation before this. The proposed Liberation Meeting at Rhyl. 'Private'.

John Roberts's health is too poor to allow him to face another election. John Herbert Lewis would be an admirable successor. Arrangements for political meetings.

Doesn't feel 'equal' to a visit to north Wales and is committed to assize work in south Wales. Best wishes for selection as candidate.

Is pleased that John Herbert Lewis is named as the most likely successor to John Roberts. His services would be highly valued by the Welsh MPs.

Has read reports of the conferences. Has consistently supported this course, viz 'the evolution of Home Rule'. Wales is well equipped to give a lead on the matter because of its 'remarkable (almost) unanimity ... on many questions'. No 'sensible person should fear Home Rule so tentatively & practically evolved'.

Congratulations on election victory, 'not only a triumph of principle but also a personal tribute to yourself...'. Believes public service will be a blessing for John Herbert Lewis. It is generally believed that [Lloyd] George has been reelected after 'a terribly uphill fight'. Ellis Edwards rejoices in John Herbert Lewis's victory.

Was very pleased to attend John Herbert Lewis's political meeting at Rhuddlan. Is touched by the sincerity of his former constituents. Will always support John Herbert Lewis in future.

Congratulations on election success.

Congratulations on election success. The next Parliament will be difficult as Gladstone's majority is so small. 'I trust you will not fail to make the Old Man feel the importance of the Welsh Contingent.' Is disappointed at Liberal failure in Denbigh Boroughs and Montgomery Boroughs. The deaths of Dr John Thomas and Dr H. I. Evans.

Stuart Rendel does not now consider necessary a meeting of the 'Welsh Cabinet' and DAT agrees. Is pleased the Rhyl Conference was a success.

Will attend the meetings at Rhyl. The agricultural depression and the farmers' evidence for the Royal Commission. SS's stake in the Lancashire cotton spinning industry. Is critical of 'the appreciation of gold caused by the widespread demonetisation of silver'. Outlines the problem facing farmers - 'our Liberal leaders are blind on the subject'. A fund is needed to help farmers to prepare evidence for the Commission.

The 'proposed enquiry into Welsh Agriculture. ...I do not hold any strong opinion either one way or the other.'.

The need for a Royal Commission on Land; it must 'go from place to place in Wales; otherwise the enquiry would be practically one-sided & useless'. Notes the appointment of a Royal Commission in Scotland.

Returns drafts of minutes and letter. Should write to the Lord Chancellor concerning Beresford.

Conveys the thanks of the North Wales Calvinistic Methodist Association for John Herbert Lewis's gift of an infant school-room at Ffynon-groew.

John Herbert Lewis's letter to the Lord Chancellor. 'I am glad to see that George now sees the urgency of the matter. I had vainly tried to impress it upon him sometime ago'.